This chapter explores the economic decline, political challenges, and vulnerabilities faced by Germany, including the rise of the far-right party, the difficulties in transitioning to net-zero emissions, and the impact of an aging workforce.
Owing to a host of deep-rooted economic and political challenges, it could be the only G7 economy to contract this year. How might it turn the tide? More people want flashy, bigger electric vehicles, but are the added environmental costs counterproductive (10:00)? And examining the decline in Mandarin learning (18:18).
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